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Macon metropolitan area
Macon, GA metropolitan statistical area
Downtown Macon
Downtown Macon
Country Flag of United States.svg United States
State Flag of the State of Georgia.svg Georgia
Principal cities Macon
Warner Robins
Area
 • Total 1,723.6 sq mi (4,464 km2)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total 235,805
 • Density 136.810/sq mi (52.8225/km2)
Time zone UTC−4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) EDT

The Macon metropolitan area is a group of five counties in Central Georgia. It is centered around the main city of Macon. In 2022, about 235,805 people lived in this area.

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Geography of the Macon Area

The Macon metropolitan area covers five counties. These counties are Bibb, Crawford, Jones, Monroe, and Twiggs.

Cities and Towns

The biggest city in the area is Macon. It is also the main city.

Other towns with populations between 1,000 and 10,000 people include:

Some smaller communities and places include:

People in the Macon Area

In 2000, there were about 222,368 people living in the Macon metropolitan area. By 2022, this number grew to an estimated 235,805 people.

The area is home to many different groups of people. In 2022, about 47% of the people were White, and 42% were Black. About 2% were Asian, and 4% were Hispanic or Latino.

In 2022, the average income for a household in the area was about $52,574 per year.

Macon–Warner Robins Combined Area

The Macon–Warner Robins–Fort Valley combined statistical area (CSA) is a larger region. It includes seven counties in Georgia. This area combines the Macon and Warner Robins metropolitan areas.

In 2010, about 411,898 people lived in this larger combined area. By 2017, the population was estimated to be around 420,693.

Main Metropolitan Areas in the CSA

The combined area includes two main metropolitan areas:

See also

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